[Gary R]

Are Mousepads with the wrist rests very effective at all in preventing, or at least helping ease, wrist or arm pain?
Been thinking of getting one, & was curious as to how effective, or ineffective, they are concerning the wrist and arm.

 

[kiwiguy]

There is no way anyone can make that call with any degree of accuracy for another person, as the cause of pain is usually different for each person and relative to local environmental issues.

For some it will work, for others no.

I would recommend either trial and see, or better still visit a professional to have the cause of the pain diagnosed.

Often its due to other ergonomics than the use of the mouse (such as position, height etc)

 

[Big-K]

We got one a while back, when we got our optical wireless mouse(which btw sucks), and i havnt noticed any difference, neither have the older people around.

 

[contralto]

agree with kiwiguy
:up:
unless you get the problem diagnosed, and know that the wrist/arm pain originates in the wrist, supporting the wrist is unlikely to diminish the pain.

 

[buddhafabio]

it kinda works for me, instead of my wrist hurting my hand goes numb

 

[PCvirgin]

Buddha:

So, if use this new mouse pad, I would only have to deal with hand numbness instead of wrist pain. Hmm. it sounds like I have to choose between less of two pains hand vs. writst . After looking at the pros and cons. I think that I will just stick with my conventional mouse pad and save some cash.

 

[buddhafabio]

you should get the same effect by using a roll of (clean ) socks. if you are un sure. besides mthese mouse padsa are like ten bucks for the gel type. it is the only one i reccomend

 

[boyoh53]

I tried one for a short while and didn't like, maybe one with a bigger scrolling area might help.

 

[Gibble]

Crank your mouse sensitivity up so you don't have to move the mouse as much ... I crank my sensitivity up, and now only have to move my mouse at most an inch in any direction. It makes life easy on my arm and wrist

 

[Izme]

they have gel hand rest's
but I use a bean bag one
it helps alot under my wrist infront of the mouse

looks like a long bean bag cloth tube and was cheap also

works great for me anyways

 

[hewee]

Originally posted by Gibble:
Crank your mouse sensitivity up so you don't have to move the mouse as much ... I crank my sensitivity up, and now only have to move my mouse at most an inch in any direction. It makes life easy on my arm and wrist

Yea I have mine set up all the way so it is easy to move all over the screen and I only have to move the mouse less then an inch.
Sister hates it but who cares because it's my PC.

 

[boyoh53]

I wasn't aware of cranking 'em up. Are they harder to control with
setting like that?

 

[hewee]

No boy it is no for me.

I have the speed up all the way and the acceleration on high on mine and for me it is the best way to go.

I can keep my wrist in one spot and just move my fingers.
So try out the setting by playing around with them.

 

[rocknchic]

Re: cranking it up... lol It's different at first, but a LOT less fatigue once you're used to it.

Re: the wrist rest- I would've give mine up. I have a harder one at home, with just a fabric covering to cushion and a gel one here at work. I like them both, and they do help with fatigue for me since I tend to slouch my wrist otherwise.

'sides... I like the squishy feel.

 

[Gibble]

Maybe I have an advantage because I have big hands but my wrist doesn't move at all when I use the mouse.

I put my thumb at the back left corner, and my pinky and ring finger along the right side of the mouse, my index finger just reaches the left button and my middle finger scrolls and right clicks.

To move the mouse I just move my fingers ... and to make sure my wrist isn't moving I just held it in place with my other hand and I can still move the mouse like before...my wrist doesn't budge.

I also don't use a mouse pad and wrest my wrist and forearm on the table.

I've *never* had a sore wrist from using the computer, and I use a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day, often much much more...

 

[Cosmic]

Go for the trackball and ditch the regular type mouse.

Kiss all the problems goodbye. After you use a trackball will never want to see a mouse again. Don't need any pads, no wrist problems, numbness, etc.

 

[Gibble]

...except trackballs suck

Ok, I don't like them...but my opinion is always right lol

 

[B3gbie]

If you're left handed your watch always catches on the wrist rest (if you use your mouse right-handed like me).

But I've got one anyway because it makes my co-workers jealous!